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ajoankkuri — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • drag verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.

Senses

ajoankkuri is used for these senses in English:

  • drag Anything towed in the water to retard a ship's progress, or to keep her head up to the wind; especially, a canvas bag with a hooped mouth (drag sail), so used.
  • sea anchor (nautical) A parachute-like device designed to slow down the speed of a drifting ship or boat and to keep its bow pointing to the wind.

drag — full definition

  1. verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.
  2. noun A resisting force that slows down something moving through air or liquid.
  3. noun Something tedious or annoying.
  4. noun Elaborate, exaggerated clothing of the opposite gender worn for performance, especially by drag queens and kings.
  5. verb To insult or criticize someone sharply, often publicly (informal).

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